26 June 2017 (Monday) - UKAS Update

The UKAS sent me an email today. Their bulletins now come quarterly which is probably for the best; they are a tad dry…

UKAS MLA signatory status re-confirmed & extended EA has re-confirmed UKAS MLA signatory status for the existing scope, and also in the new EA MLA developed for Proficiency Testing Providers. The membership status of UKAS within FALB has also been confirmed. Read more Like (1) | Share this

UKAS meets with Government at the House of Lords The recent general election and preparations for Brexit were the main topics of conversation when UKAS met with over 100 public sector contacts for the annual UKAS and BSI lunchtime reception at the House of Lords. Read more Like (0) | Share this

Celebrating World Accreditation Day   World Accreditation Day was celebrated around the world on 9th June focused on the theme of how accreditation delivers confidence in the construction sector and the built environment.  Read more Like (1) | Share this

Engaging with research companies and large consultancies   A new briefing note aimed at large consultancies and research organisations is now available to support UKAS engagement with these organisations. Read more Like (0) | Share this

Business benefits website Following the success of www.publicsectorassurance.org ILAC and IAF have stated their intention to develop a website that captures and shares data that evidences the benefits of standards and accreditation for businesses. Read more Like (1) | Share this

Joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué on ISO/IEC 17025   The Joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communiqué has been updated to clarify that laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 are recognised as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001. Read more Like (1) | Share this

Peter Harrison   It is with deep regret that we inform you of the sad news that Peter Harrison, UKAS Assessment Manager, passed away during April. Read more Like (5) | Share this

Transition of IQIPS management to UKAS   The Royal College of Physicians withdrew from the management of the IQIPS scheme with effect from 01 April 2017. UKAS has assumed full management, including the pre-assessment stage.  Read more Like (0) | Share this

First accreditations for verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Maritime Transport UKAS is one of the first accreditation bodies in Europe to accredit verification bodies under ISO/IEC 14065 for the EU Regulation 757/2015 relating to the monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from Maritime Transport.  Read more Like (1) | Share this

UKAS congratulates Professor Deborah Sturdy OBE.   Deborah Sturdy, UKAS Technical Expert, was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for her contribution to nursing older people and dementia.  Read more Like (4) | Share this

Independent Technical Assessing at UKAS   Becoming a Technical Assessor for UKAS provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for industry professionals to expand their skills and enhance their career. Read more Like (0) | Share this

UKAS strengthens links with BEIS

 

Following a reallocation of responsibilities within BEIS, the BEIS/UKAS relationship is now being managed by officials in the Regulatory Delivery Directorate. 

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